Comparison

Pyrls vs Micromedex

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Pyrls

This app provides essential drug information for medical professionals, focusing on practical details like indications, pharmacology, and counseling points. It offers quick access to key data, reference tables, and clinical pearls to aid in medication management and patient care.

Highlights
  • Drug naming and indications
  • Pharmacology details
  • Counseling points
  • Safety and monitoring information
  • Reference tables and charts
Features
Currently charting
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Pyrls is a drug reference for the most practical information focused on design and simplicity. Pyrls includes the fast information that you need for top drugs: • Naming, indications, and pharmacology • Counseling points and clinical pearls related to place in therapy, safety and monitoring for each medication • Reference tables, figures, charts, and more In-App Purchase Information and Terms of Service Information Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Accounts will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled within 24-hours before the end of the current period. Manage your subscriptions in your iPhone Account Settings after purchase. Introductory pricing or discounts, if available, will only apply for the initial introductory period of the subscription. For information regarding the acceptable use of this app, see our Terms of Service at https://pyrls.com/terms-of-service.

About

Micromedex

Access evidence-based clinical insights at the point of care with this comprehensive medical reference app. It provides daily updated drug information, pediatric and neonatal references, IV compatibility, and drug interaction checks, along with clinical calculators.

Highlights
  • Drug Reference Summary
  • NeoFax and Pediatric Reference
  • IV Compatibility
  • Drug Interactions
  • Clinical Calculators
  • Automated Content Updates
Features
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The Micromedex suite is a current, reliable, and robust solution to support informed clinical decisions with fast access to the latest evidence-based insights at the point of care. The impartial clinical content is updated daily and vetted through an accredited review process. The Micromedex app provides Drug Reference summary, NeoFax and Pediatric reference, IV Compatibility, and Drug Interactions information along with a set of clinical calculators and access to the Micromedex Assistant. What you will experience: – Unified Access: Access to all essential drug information from a single, comprehensive app – Ease of Navigation: User-friendly interface for easy access to information – Ease of Maintenance: Experience automated content updates so you can stay focused on your workflow App Activation Instructions: To successfully activate, your device needs to remain online. For quick and efficient downloading, remain within your facility Wi-Fi network. 1. Download the “Micromedex” app. The app will download to your app library or directly to your device. 2. Open the app, an activation code and an activation link will display on your device. a. Follow the link from your app. Enter your Micromedex login credentials, if required. OR b. Enter www.micromedexsolutions.com/activate in your desktop browser c. In your Micromedex desktop application, navigate to the Mobile Application Access tab and open the Mobile app access instructions and follow the provided link to the activation page. 3. Enter the provided activation code and tap “Activate Device” to begin using the app.

Screenshots

Pyrls4 screens
Micromedex4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pyrls at 85% against Micromedex's 24%. Pyrls also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.4) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). Micromedex's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pyrls sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $40.00 per month. Micromedex asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pyrls holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 135 and 35 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Pyrls's written reviews are positive against 24% of Micromedex's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pyrls ships an update every 9 days, Micromedex every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and August 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Pyrls versus Micromedex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPyrlsMicromedex
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (135 ratings) — better3.4 (35 ratings)
Positive reviews84.8% of reviews — better23.8% of reviews
Number of ratings135 — better35
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#42 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB30 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperCosmas Health LLCMerative

Customer experience

Pyrls

All ratings135 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral2.2%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive84.8%
Neutral9.1%
Negative6.1%

Micromedex

All ratings35 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive23.8%
Neutral4.8%
Negative71.4%

Bugs and requests

Pyrls

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Free NAPLEX questions do not open
  • App does not open

Requested features

2 requests
  • iPad mini support
  • Fund business outside of user subscriptions

Micromedex

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Pyrls

Subscriptions4
  • Pyrls Monthly Membership$40.001 Month
  • Annual: Student/New Provider$119.991 Year
  • Pyrls 6-Month Membership$119.996 Months
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  • Annual: Professional$179.991 Year
None

Micromedex

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pyrls free?
Pyrls is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Micromedex free?
Micromedex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pyrls or Micromedex?
Pyrls is rated higher. Pyrls averages 4.8 out of 5 from 135 ratings, while Micromedex averages 3.4 from 35 ratings.
Do Pyrls or Micromedex have ads?
Neither Pyrls nor Micromedex shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pyrls or Micromedex?
Pyrls ships an update every 9 days, and Micromedex every 2 months. Most recently, Pyrls was updated on September 21, 2026 and Micromedex on August 29, 2026.

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